Ham Radio Music Video - "Amateur Radio by Morning" by KE5UTN

I must say, I had fun making this video, except for the part where I tried to sync up my singing video clips with the audio track.  For some reason I had a lot of trouble with the video software on this video.


All in all, it turned out okay.  Check it out and tell me what you think.


I hope you get a laugh or at least a chuckle out of this.

How to Set up a Live 'Ham Shack' Video Feed

Setting up a live internet video feed from your ham shack is not complicated.  It is pretty easy, infact. 

In my opinion the most difficult part is understanding the channel settings page so that the audio/video will work.  The rest of it is pretty simple.

You will need some equipment. 

You will need...

1.  A computer
2.   A webcam
3.   Audio input (microphone)

3 steps:

1.  Get a Livestream account. 

Go to http://livestream.com and follow the steps to creating your channel. I named mine "KE5UTN". 

2.  Get your video "channel"  player code. 

Once you create your channel, you will see a row of clickable options, one of which will allow you to grab (copy) your channel code which you will place where ever you wish your channel to be viewed.

3.  Place your channel code where folks can see it.

Many hams with live video feeds place their code within their QRZ biography pane.
Once, a dx station looked me up on QRZ and asked me to turn on my feed. He was curious and wanted to hear what his signal sounded like at my QTH.  He was very pleased that I accomodated this request.

Be advised, In order for your viewers to hear your radio's audio, you'll have to place your computer's microphone in front of your radio speaker. (unless you have your audio running directly from your radio into your soundcard.

Another good place to put your feed, if you don't already have a webpage is on a blog.

You can start a blog, much like this one, for free.  After you create a 'viewer-code-post', you'll be able to write a little something about your self, your shack, your show, and you'll be able to direct people to your feed, via facebook/twitter.

So, another facet of amateur radio for you might just be a public internet channel where you can have fun while promoting our hobby.

Look on the right-hand sidebar of this blog and you'll see a link to the Live KE5UTN Channel.

Good luck with your channel. 

Afraid of Heights? Look at these Crazy Tower Climbers!

Tower Climbing Video 1:  CLICK HERE!


Tower Climbing Video 2:
 

Tower Climbing Video 3:


Not 'Exactly' Tower 'climbing' Video 4:


Video: 5 - You Absolutely will not believe these tower views!

2012 Amateur Radio Field Day Video -

I wasn't able to get out to help break everything down, but I did help get things going.


We had a great time with our ham community as many came out to participate.


Here is a video compilation of all the photos and video clips I took on Friday and Saturday. 

Below the video, I have posted all the still pictures so you can save them to your computer to print or post on your own  website.

Saturday's Pictures are below.  Go HERE to see the pictures from Friday's setup.

2013 Piney Hills Amateur Radio Association 'Hotdog social' PICTURES AND VIDEOS

The hotdog sOcial held in Ruston, Louisiana was wonderful.

There was a great turn-out and everyone seemed to have a great time.

The students from Louisiana Tech were also there, and they launched a weather balloon.  I already uploaded a video of the launching on this site.  You should check it out.

Here are some pics and a few video clips as well.  The video clips are at the bottom of the post.  The video windows look black, so just click the little triangles.

BELOW:  JD SAYS THE BLESSING

BELOW:  HAM AND RADIO... SO CUTE!